Intention synonyms

Deliberateness, aim, advance planning, and calculation are all synonyms for intention. Inadvertency and accident are antonyms of intention. And here are 36 another word for intention.

Another word for intention

1. purpose

  • Aim
  • Ambition
  • Aspiration
  • Design
  • Desire
  • Determination
  • Dream
  • End
  • Goal
  • Idea
  • Intent
  • Object
  • Objective
  • Plan
  • Purpose
  • Resolution
  • Resolve
  • Scheme
  • Target
  • Wish
  • Hope

2. design

  • Advance planning
  • Calculation
  • Deliberateness
  • Design
  • Forethought
  • Intent
  • Intentionality
  • Plan
  • Planning
  • Pre-planning
  • Prearrangement
  • Preconception
  • Premeditation
  • Malice aforethought

Intention synonyms statistics

The noun "intention" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 5 synonyms with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 8 synonyms with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 1 synonym with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 3 synonyms with 14 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 33 synonyms for intention.

Intention sentences

Her intention was to help.

I have no bad intention.

His intention seemed quite clear.

She stated her true intention.


Similar to intention

Word Opposites Synonyms
Replacement Original, substitution Substitute, alternative
Hint Explicit, clarification Clue, inkling
Distinction Similarity, uniformity Difference, contrast
Instruction Confusion, misguidance Order, command
Champion Opponent, critic Winner, title-holder
Inconsistent Consistent, steady Incompatible with, conflicting with
Assignment Free time, leisure Task, piece of work
Composition Disorganization, disarray Make-up, constitution
Intuitive Logical, rational Instinctive, intuitional
Degradation Improvement, upliftment Humiliation, shame
Distraction Focus, concentration Diversion, interruption
Destination Origin, starting point Journey's end, end of the line
Accomplishment Failure, setback Achievement, act
Passion Apathy, calm, calmness Affection, anger
Division Unity, integration Dividing, dividing up
Resentment Contentment, happiness Bitterness, indignation
Romantic Platonic, unromantic Amorous, intimate
Inclusion Exclusion, omission Incorporation, addition
Attentive Inattentive, inconsiderate Alert, awake
Points Blanks, edges Tip, sharp end
Center Edge, outskirts Middle, core
Development Decline, stagnation Evolution, growth
Central Side, extreme, outer Middle, centre
Pretentious Natural, unaffected Affected, ostentatious
Institution Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending Organization, establishment
Granted Denied, Questioned Allowed, permitted
Take for granted Cherish, Acknowledge fully Assume, presume
At present In the past, in the future At the moment, just now
Present Past, future, absent In attendance, attending
Manipulation Honesty, transparency Maneuvering, handling
Dimension Flatness, monodimensionality Proportions, measurements
Imagination Reality, fact Imaginative faculty, creative power
Opposition Support, agreement Resistance, hostility
Affection Indifference, hostility Fondness, love
Manifestation Concealment, hiddenness Display, expression
Conviction Uncertainty, doubt Belief, opinion
Expansion Summary, abridgement Growth, increase in size
Enter Leave, scratch Go in/into, come in/into
Correlation Disconnection, divergence Connection, association
Pioneer Follower, imitator Settler, colonist
Unwanted Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved Unwelcome, undesirable
Compliment Insult, criticism Flattering remark, tribute
Eccentric Ordinary, conventional Unconventional, uncommon
In fashion Out of style, outdated Fashionable, in vogue
Fashion Disorganization, neglect Vogue, trend
Student Teacher, instructor Undergraduate, postgraduate
Transparent Obscure, ambiguous See-through, clear
Complacent Dissatisfied, humble Smug, self-satisfied
Coherent Incoherent, muddled Logical, reasoned
Intricate Simple, straightforward Complex, complicated
Illusion Reality, truth Mirage, hallucination
Extent Limitation, restriction Area, size
Impression Neglect, disregard Feeling, sense
Entity Nonentity, non-existence Organization, institution
Relentless Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent Persistent, continuing